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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324,005.92, 447,126.72 and 180,766.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324,005.92, 447,126.72 and 180,766.12 is: 249,456.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324,005.92 : 447,126.72 = 180,766.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324,005.92/447,126.72 = 180,766.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324,005.92x = 447,126.72 × 180,766.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324,005.92x = 80,825,362,322.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,825,362,322.73/324,005.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249,456.44

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